Kids Kitchen Aide: Part-Time Meal Prep & Care

RurAL CAP; Alaska; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

RurAL CAP is seeking a part-time Food Service assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a Head Start setting in Alaska. The role covers food preparation, safety compliance, and classroom support with occasional supervision substitutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining meal counts, inventory, and sanitation; attending meetings; and purchasing supplies as needed. Must meet background checks, obtain Alaska Food Worker’s Card, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school degree or GED.
• Must pass state and federal background checks including fingerprints.
• Must obtain Alaska Food Worker’s Card within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Previous serving experience required.
• Must attend 15 hours of professional development training annually.
• Must have reliable attendance.
• Must keep all matters concerning participants confidential per HIPAA and 42 CFR Part II.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plans for preparation of and serving meals and snacks.
• Substitute for Food Service Specialist as needed.
• Assist with purchase of foods, cleaning products and supplies.
• Maintain records of meal counts, inventory, weights and temperatures.
• Ensure kitchen areas are clean and comply with sanitation and safety standards.
• Assist with required documentation and records; participate in training.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Policy compliance

Ethics & confidentiality

Judgement & tact

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

RurAL CAP is seeking a part-time Food Service assistant to help prepare and serve meals in a Head Start setting in Alaska. The role covers food preparation, safety compliance, and classroom support with occasional supervision substitutions.

Responsibilities include maintaining meal counts, inventory, and sanitation; attending meetings; and purchasing supplies as needed. Must meet background checks, obtain Alaska Food Worker’s Card, and maintain confidentiality.